Balanced Living for Creatives

Balanced Living for Creatives

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October 20, 2013

Pass Me By

Rocky Mountains Backdrop

I was on the dirt trail doing my small run along the reservoir when two young women runners jogged past me. They were chatting as they went, passed me easily. I run soooo slow. When I was younger I would probably have picked up my pace. Or I would have felt competitive and tried to catch them. But now, that's not my goal. I'm in it for Posture, Breathe, and Relax. My spine straight like a needle in a ball of cotton. My deep breaths expanding my belly for diaphragmatic breathing. And frequent check-ins to find the tension and relax muscles over all. I ran slow, but I ran almost three miles. And felt great afterwards knowing the biggest health benefits are by doing that long, slow mileage. Almost ALL runners are faster than me, so I won't say "Don't Pass Me By." I will say, "Go ahead, pass me by." I'm just inordinately pleased that it wasn't two women walking that passed me.

About Me

"People often ask me, how long have I been an artist? There is only one answer to that--All My Life." Karla Beatty is a life-long writer and artist of many topics, styles, and mediums.
She is fascinated by the interactions of people and nature. She is currently in pursuit of a simple, balanced life.
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Hello, my name is Karla Beatty. I AM an artist and writer with my own indie publishing company. But really? My work is about helping people get in touch with their creative selves. Because living a creative life is a beautiful thing!